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🗣️💬👥 May your MLK Day be filled with hope, courage, and purpose!

Volunteers across Baton Rouge are making today an ON day, with celebrations and community activities across the city honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Join in today and check out these organizations online to find out how you can participate.

💪 MLK Fest 2026 - The Walls Project brings volunteers together today for Paint Projects, Elder Home Repair, and Blight and Litter Cleanup from 9am to 12pm. Check in at 4000 Gus Young Ave. To be followed by a Block Party & Resource Fair including music, food, resources and more, hosted at Park Medical Elementary from 12pm to 3pm. https://www.thewallsproject.org/mlkfestbr

🫶 MLK Day of Service - BREC's Hartley/Vey Park has volunteers working with neighborhood cleanups, repainting projects, and community garden work. https://www.gardereinitiative.org/volunteer

🥫 Million Meals for MLK - Volunteers are gathering at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to pack meal kits as part of the statewide Million Meals for MLK campaign. This is a closed event - Year-round volunteer opportunites can be found here: https://www.millionmealsformlk.org/

🌤️ Cool nights and sunny 70s this weekend with afternoon showers Sunday.
⛸️Skating on the River🎄Grinch Costume Contest 💃Free Holiday Dance Workshop
⬇️This weekend in Baton Rouge!⬇️

✨ Louisiana Lights at Burden Museum & Gardens 🌲
A dazzling holiday tradition featuring illuminated garden rooms, enchanted forests, glowing tunnels, and sparkling oaks that transform Burden into a winter wonderland. Burden Museum & Gardens. Friday–Sunday, 5:30pm-8:30pm (thru Dec. 30). tinyurl.com/ccm4x82s

🎄 The Merriest Mile Holiday Light Drive-Through 🚗
Cruise a magical one-mile stretch of Christmas lights and festive displays from the comfort of your car. Livingston Parish Fairgrounds. Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, 6pm-9pm. tinyurl.com/4xrjmxvv

🦁 Zoo Lights at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo ✨
Stroll through a glowing holiday wonderland filled with twinkling lights and nighttime animal encounters during this seasonal favorite. Baton Rouge Zoo. Friday–Sunday, 5:30pm (thru Dec. 30). tinyurl.com/cp2yj8m8

💃 Free Holiday Dance Workshop ✨
A full day of intentional dance training focused on technique, expression, and renewal for dancers of all backgrounds. Free. Second Baptist Church. Saturday, 8am-3pm. tinyurl.com/2hjvd7j3

🐕 Dog Days at Bluebonnet Swamp 🌿
Explore the trails with your leashed pup during this special pet-friendly day featuring local rescues and hands-on crafts for furry friends. Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center. Saturday, 9am-5pm. tinyurl.com/2s3pyt5b

🐾 PetSmart Adoption Event ❤️
Meet adorable adoptable pets and take a furry friend home for the holidays. PetSmart Millerville Road. Saturday, 11am-1pm. tinyurl.com/ydt6du2w

🩰 The Nutcracker: A Tale from the Bayou 🎶
A Louisiana-inspired twist on the holiday classic, featuring lush sets, live orchestral music, and 300 local performers. Raising Cane’s River Center. Saturday, 2pm. tinyurl.com/4d6j3mab

🎄 Grinchmas Costume Contest in Downtown Denham Springs 💚
Dress as a Whoville resident and enjoy festive music, shopping, photo ops with Santa and the Grinch, and a lively costume contest celebration. Downtown Denham Springs Antique Village. Saturday, 5pm-7pm. tinyurl.com/3zh94brh

⛸️ Skating on the River ❄️
Baton Rouge’s favorite winter tradition features festive ice skating sessions for all ages in the heart of downtown. Raising Cane’s River Center Arena. Saturday–Sunday, various times (thru Dec 30). tinyurl.com/5yzs96sm

🎶 Chancel Choir Christmas Concert 🎄
A joyful Christmas presentation featuring choir, orchestra, narration, and beloved carols - including sing-alongs. Broadmoor United Methodist Church. Sunday, 11am-12pm. tinyurl.com/2ka4f7rz

🕯️ Longest Night Service ✝️
A quiet, reflective service offering comfort, hope, and stillness for anyone feeling the weight of the season. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Sunday, 6pm. tinyurl.com/2rbwfr3a

…and that’s just the start! Find more exciting events in Baton Rouge: brproud.com/calendar

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